Engkargado (en. In-charge)

/eŋ.kaɾˈɡa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is responsible or carries out tasks for a group or organization.
The person in charge of the project is responsible for all aspects of the work.
Ang engkargado sa proyekto ay responsable sa lahat ng aspeto ng trabaho.
A manager or supervisor of a place or business.
We need to contact the store manager for our order.
Kailangan nating makipag-ugnayan sa engkargado ng tindahan para sa aming order.
A person who has the authority to make decisions on behalf of others.
As the person in charge, he has the authority to make decisions for the group.
Bilang engkargado, mayroon siyang awtoridad na magpasya para sa grupo.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'encargado' meaning responsible or in charge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

person in charge of the project
person responsible for the project
engargado ng proyekto

Related Words

management
The process of overseeing or supervising people or activities.
pangangasiwa
administrator
A person who manages the daily operations of an organization.
administrator

Slang Meanings

A person who always supervises or instructs others, often complains.
That bossy person is always saying something at work.
Yung engkargado na yun, lagi nalang siyang may sinasabi sa trabaho.
Becoming busy or occupied with many things, like there's always something to do.
Jon seems so busy, he has a lot of projects to handle.
Parang engkargado si Jon, ang daming project na inaasikaso.
Arrogant and always showcasing power over others.
That bossy person caught attention with their excessive arrogance.
Nakaakit ng atensyon ang engkargado na yan sa kanyang sobrang yabang.